Green star for contractors - Buildings

GBCA is happy to launch our new Green Star for Contractors course.  Following our previous course, which was based on the Design and As Built rating tool, this new course has been curated specifically with Green Star Buildings v1 in mind.

Developed for those who work on a Green Star Buildings v1 project on site – whether a contractor, subcontractor and part of the wider project team. This course has been developed to help your business prepare for compliance, increase your knowledge on how to manage your risk from the tendering stage through to how you can review  data sheets and manage the documentation for compliance.

We will be exploring the contractor-centric credits and take a deep dive into the materials credits, such as Responsible Structure, Envelope, Systems and Finishes as well as the Exposure to Toxins credits. You’ll learn how construction materials must be vetted for compliance against VOC and Formaldehyde content as well as the responsible products framework that offers points for materials with higher consideration to environmental sustainability. Take away essential information to improve your processes, making them more efficient and effective.

Key areas of learning include:

• the what and how of Green Star – and how you contribute to a project
• what are the tools for the most effective approach to Green Star
• understanding Green Star requirements from start to finish
• the materials-related credits and how you demonstrate compliance
• hints and tips from past projects and how to ensure the best assessment outcome

Places are limited.  Book now to ensure your attendance

Speakers

Joe Karten - Built Pty Ltd

Head of Sustainability and Social Impact

About Joe

Joe is a sustainability professional with a passion for green building. He has visited and researched some of the greenest buildings in the world and worked in various capacities in the Australian property industry since 2007. Currently looking after sustainability for Built, Joe has delivered multiple 6 Star As Built rated buildings and fitouts.

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Evalin Ling - Laing O'Rourke Australia Pty Ltd

Sustainability Manager

About Evalin

Evalin Ling is a Sustainability Manager for Laing O'Rourke. Her career with Green Star started in 2004 with NDY as their ESD consultant and lead Green Star Accredited Professional. She joined Probuild Constructions in 2016 and then Laing O'Rourke in January 2022. Across her career as a consultant and delivery manager, she has been responsible for the management, collation and submission of nearly 100 Green Star ratings throughout Australia. She is currently a facilitator for GBCA's Green Star for Contractors course and actively contributes for the Responsible Materials Expert Reference Panel.

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